Agenda 80 Percent
 
 
 Date:        June 13, 2023
Time:        6:30 PM
Location: City Council Chamber, 375 Merrimack Street, 2nd Floor, Lowell, MA

1.

ROLL CALL

2.

MAYOR'S BUSINESS

2.1.

Citation - Robert Howard (Heritage Ice Cream)

2.2.

Citation - Citizen.

3.

CITY CLERK

3.1.

Minutes for acceptance City Council Regular Meeting May 30th; Finance/Neighborhoods SC June 1st; City Council Special Meeting (FY24 Budget) June 6th, for acceptance.

Documents:
  1. 2023 May 30 CC minutes.pdf
  2. 2023 June 1 Fin Neigh SC minutes.pdf
  3. 2023 June 6 CC special minutes fy24.pdf
4.

COMMUNICATIONS FROM CITY MANAGER

4.1.

Motion Responses

A) Motion Response - Provide Extra Patrols at Car Wash Rogers Street
B) Motion Response - July 4th LeLacheur
C) Motion Response - Youth Commission

Documents:
  1. A) Motion Response - Provide Extra Patrols at Car Wash Rogers Street.pdf
  2. B) Motion Response - July 4th LeLacheur.pdf
  3. C) Motion Response -Youth Commission.pdf
4.2.

Communication - Appointment of Andrew Taing to License Commission

Documents:
  1. Communication - Appointment of Andrew Taing to License Commission.pdf
5.

VOTES FROM THE CITY MANAGER

5.1.

Vote - Accept Gift from Middlesex District Attorney

Documents:
  1. Vote - Accept Gift from Middlesex District Attorney.pdf
6.

ORDERS FROM THE CITY MANAGER

6.1.

Order - 60 Day Trial

Documents:
  1. Order - 60 Day Trial.pdf
7.

REPORTS (SUB/COMMITTEE, IF ANY)

7.1.

Subcommittee Reports:

1)  Finance/Neighborhoods SC June 1, 2023; and

2)  Technology and Utilities SC June 13, 2023.

8.

PETITIONS

8.1.

Claims - (2) Property Damage.

8.2.

Misc. - Elaine Hopkins request handicap parking sign installation at 67 Tyler Park (Apt. 4).

Documents:
  1. 2023 June 13 hopkins handicap sign.pdf
8.3.

Boston Gas d/b/a National Grid request installation of SCADA box at intersection of Bradley and First Streets.

Documents:
  1. 2023 June 13 bos gas dba natl grid scada box bradley.pdf
8.4.

Waveguide (FirstLight Fiber) request installation of underground conduit on Appleton Street for services to Verizon.

Documents:
  1. 2023 June 13 waveguide conduit for services verizon appleton.pdf
9.

CITY COUNCIL - MOTIONS

9.1.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. work with appropriate department(s) to update City Council on progress regarding the proposed zoning amendment to allow a pathway for permitting marijuana home delivery in Lowell.

9.2.

C. Nuon - Req. City Mgr. work with Lowell's service provider (CTI) to update City Council on the program providing hotel rooms for housing insecure residents.

9.3.

C. Drinkwater - Req. City Council discuss and vote to register support of H.3012/S.2027, An Act Authorizing Project Labor Agreements.

9.4.

C. Yem - Req. City Mgr. have the Law Department provide a report on the implications of the US Supreme Court's decision, Tyler v. Hennepin County, in the City's upcoming tax lien auction.

9.5.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have proper department evaluate turning Elmwood Avenue into a one-way.

9.6.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. work with the proper department to consider improving area of Aiken Avenue that contains "Welcome To Centralville" sign; including flower boxes, public art, etc.

9.7.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. have the proper departments explore the feasibility of implementing a "Right To First Refusal Program" with intent to preserve affordable housing.

9.8.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. take a look at any surplus properties City-wide with the intent on increasing City's real estate portfolio to facilitate City's current and future needs.

9.9.

C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. work with proper department to provide potential ways to significantly increase police presence in business district in conjunction with streeteries program.

9.10.

C. Robinson/C. Gitschier - Req. City Mgr. examine reorganization of our DPW garage structure for efficiency and cost savings potential.

9.11.

C. Jenness/C. Robinson - Req. City Mgr. provide an update on the status of the on-line ARPA dashboard previously requested by the Council.

9.12.

C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. have proper department implement an outreach program to inform businesses about the new street parking kiosks and 15 minute free parking option in all areas of the City with metered parking.

9.13.

C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department develop and implement a line painting program in conjunction with metered parking.

9.14.

C. Jenness - Req. City Mgr. have the proper department present the current financial status of the residential trash hauling contract; including costs and revenues from user fees.

9.15.

C. Rourke - Req. City Mgr. have the proper departments work with the Youth Baseball/Softball League on the upcoming tournament season.

9.16.

C. Mercier/M. Chau - Req. City Mgr. find ways and means to allow free parking for all combat war veterans and refer motion to Veterans' agent and Parking Director.

10.

Executive Session - To consider and discuss matters of litigation, public discussion of which could have a detrimental effect on the City's position.

11.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

12.

ADJOURNMENT

Office of the City Clerk - 375 Merrimack Street - Phone: 978.674.4161